Rectory Farm Wild Camping
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- Wild camping on an organic Cornish farm 20 minutes’ drive from Bude
- The Milky Way Adventure Park and Clovelly both 20 minutes’ drive
- Off-grid site five minutes’ walk from a pub; beach five minutes’ drive
Wild camping in Cornwall tick all the boxes for you? Set yourself up at Rectory Farm Wild Camping, a pop-up site set in a spacious and nicely level field on an organic farm within easy walking distance of the Atlantic coastline. Sandymouth Bay Beach (lifeguarded in summer) is five minutes’ drive away for days rookpooling and splashing about in the sea, and Bude (20 minutes) has lots of shops and cafés as well as a natural tidal swimming pool.
Your four-legged friends are welcome to join your adventures, with plenty of walking options to suit all levels of ability. The South West Coast Path is a mere five minutes’ stroll away, and there are shorter circular rambles accessed directly from the camping meadow, taking in a handsome church and the eccentric Hawker’s Hut, both about 10 minutes away on foot.
It’s even quicker to walk to the local pub (less than five minutes), and the Rectory Farm Tea Rooms are steps away from the pitches. Please be mindful that there are no facilities except a portable loo on site, so come prepared with torches, banks of batteries and drinking water.
Campground type
25
25 Open now
This park has no on-site shower facilities.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- Group bookings of 2 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
- Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
- There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
- Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, Jul 4 to
Open from Thu, Aug 7 to
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Features
Portable toilet
Pop-up campground
Dogs allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site cafe On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis WatersportsAmenities on park
Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Wild campingUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) No hot water Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearbyType
Farm Medium (26-50 sites) Pop-up campgroundAccessibility
Level campground, no steep slopesNearby leisure
Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearby Surf school nearbyLocation
Rectory Farm Wild Camping
Rectory Farm
Crosstown
Bude
Cornwall
England
EX23 9SR
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.90745°N
4.55098°W
Route directions
What3words: shepherdess.pilots.pouch. When you come to Crosstown, the Bush Inn pub will be on your left. Do not follow the road right down around the corner. Instead, turn off the road straight onto the lane and the camping field is immediately on the right.
Nearest transport
Bus5.4 mi The Strand
16.4 mi Nelson Road
17 mi Bideford Quay
Rail24.2 mi Chapelton (Devon) Rail Station
24.2 mi Barnstaple Rail Station
25.6 mi Umberleigh Rail Station
Ferry17 mi Bideford Ferry Landing
18.3 mi Lundy Island Ferry Landing
18.7 mi Appledore Ferry Landing
AirportPlease note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
Local attractions and activities include:
- Higher Sharpnose Point (ocean viewpoint): five minutes’ drive
- Sandymouth Bay Beach: five minutes
- Bude (shops and sea pool): 20 minutes
- The Milky Way Adventure Park: 20 minutes
- Clovelly (historic village): 20 minutes
- The Gnome Reserve and Wildflower Garden (whimsical kids' attraction): 25 minutes
- The BIG Sheep (petting farm): half an hour
- Peppercombe Beach (quiet beach): half an hour.
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandymouth | 3.2 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Northcott Mouth | 4.1 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | N/A |
| Crooklets | 5 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Good | Good |
| Summerleaze | 5.3 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Good | Good |
| Hartland Quay | 6.1 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
RHS Garden Rosemoor 18.2 mi
Tintagel Castle 18.9 mi
Rock Beach 29.7 mi
National Trust
Lundy 18.4 mi
Tintagel Old Post Office 19.1 mi
Lawrence House 20.4 mi
Lydford Gorge 26.6 mi
Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum 29.7 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Morwenstow - Hawker's Coast 0.2 mi
Duckpool - Stanbury Mouth - Woodford - Combe Valley 2.2 mi
Poughill - Bude - Northcott Mouth 4.6 mi
Battle of Stratton, 1643 5.2 mi
Bude to Sandymouth 5.2 mi
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Rectory Farm Wild Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Rectory Farm Wild Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Rectory Farm Wild Camping? Local attractions and activities include: - Higher Sharpnose Point (ocean viewpoint): five minutes’ drive - Sandymouth Bay Beach: five minutes - Bude (shops and sea pool): 20 minutes - The Milky Way … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Rectory Farm Wild Camping?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 1 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 10:30 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Rectory Farm Wild Camping? From $13.56 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.